Dred Scott V. Sandford: Slavery, Citizenship, And Popular Sovereignty
The Dred Scott case, involving plaintiff Dred Scott and defendant John F.A. Sandford, sought the freedom of an enslaved African American man. The outcome significantly impacted popular sovereignty, a concept advocating for local control over the issue of slavery. The ruling denied Scott’s petition for freedom, affirming that African Americans were not citizens and could … Read more